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US9945419B2
US9945419B2 US14/903,859 US201414903859A US9945419B2 US 9945419 B2 US9945419 B2 US 9945419B2 US 201414903859 A US201414903859 A US 201414903859A US 9945419 B2 US9945419 B2 US 9945419B2
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • the invention relates to retainers, and more particularly to methods of manufacturing retainers.
  • a retainer also commonly referred to as a cage, is a common component in bearings, constant-velocity joints, and other types of rotary couplings that include a plurality of rolling elements.
  • a retainer typically includes pockets that constrain the rolling elements to maintain a desired angular spacing between the rolling elements.
  • retainers are made from a variety of materials in order to suit a particular application and production volume. For example, when production volume is high, retainers are typically made of steel or polymers. When production volume is low, retainers are typically made of brass or bronze. Additionally, brass and bronze offer superior tribological (i.e., lubrication and wear) characteristics compared to steel.
  • retainers are made by a variety of manufacturing processes in order to suit a particular production volume.
  • retainers can be manufactured by a stamping process for steels or by an injection molding process for polymers. These processes can produce parts quickly and relatively inexpensively, but they require large initial tooling investments. As such, these processes are riot suitable for low-volume manufacturing.
  • retainers can be machined from a solid block casting or rolled forging. Although machining requires less tooling investment, it can be time consuming and expensive.
  • the invention provides, in one aspect, a retainer for maintaining a relative angular spacing of a plurality of rolling elements.
  • the retainer includes a body having an annular portion and a plurality of engaging portions. Each of the engaging portions is configured to engage at least one of the rolling elements.
  • the body is made of a sintered powdered metal infiltrated with bronze.
  • the invention provides, in another aspect, a bearing, assembly including an inner raceway, an outer raceway, and a plurality of rolling elements.
  • the rolling elements are disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway.
  • the bearing assembly also includes a retainer for maintaining a relative angular spacing of the rolling elements.
  • the retainer is made of a sintered powdered metal infiltrated with bronze.
  • the invention provides, in another aspect, a method of manufacturing a retainer for maintaining a relative angular spacing of a plurality of rolling elements.
  • the method includes forming a body of the retainer from powdered metal using an additive manufacturing process.
  • FIG. 1 is a cutaway view of a typical ball bearing including a retainer that can be manufactured by a method in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a typical tapered roller bearing including a retainer that can be manufactured by a method in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a cutaway view of a typical cylindrical roller bearing including a retainer that can be manufactured by a method in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cutaway view of a typical spherical roller bearing including a retainer that can be manufactured by a method in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a typical constant velocity joint including a retainer that can be manufactured by a method in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a retainer in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a retainer in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of a retainer in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a portion of a retainer in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS. 1-5 illustrate a variety of exemplary antifriction hearings 10 , each of which includes an inner raceway 14 , an outer raceway 18 (not shown in FIG. 2 ), a plurality of rolling elements 22 arranged and positioned between the raceways 14 , 18 , and a retainer 26 .
  • the retainer 26 maintains separation of the rolling elements 22 and guides the rolling elements 22 for uniform rotation with respect to the inner and outer raceways 14 , 18 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a retainer or cage 30 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the retainer 30 of FIG. 6 may be assembled, for example, as pail of a double-row spherical roller bearing.
  • the retainer 30 includes a body 34 having an annular portion 38 and a plurality of engaging portions 42 extending axially from the annular portion 38 . Adjacent engaging portions 42 define pockets 46 that can receive a complement of rolling elements (not shown).
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a retainer 30 a according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the retainer 30 a is similar to the retainer 30 of FIG. 6 , and like components are given like reference numerals with the letter “a.”
  • the retainer 30 a of FIG. 7 may be assembled, for example, as part of a spherical or cylindrical roller bearing.
  • the retainer 30 a includes a body 34 a having two, axially-spaced rings 50 , 54 interconnected by a plurality of engaging portions 42 a . Adjacent engaging portions 42 a define pockets 46 a that can receive a complement of rolling elements (not shown).
  • the body 34 , 34 a of the retainer 30 , 30 a is formed from powdered metal by an additive manufacturing process, and more specifically by a three-dimensional (3D) printing process. Unlike subtractive manufacturing processes (e.g., machining) that remove material in order to form a finished part, additive manufacturing processes progressively add material to form a finished part.
  • additive manufacturing processes e.g., machining
  • a slicing algorithm first divides a 3D computer or CAD model of the retainer 30 , 30 a into numerous thin slices or layers along a central axis of the retainer 30 , 30 a .
  • layer data from the slicing, algorithm is then sent to and interpreted by a 3D printing apparatus (not shown) which, as described in further detail below, can sequentially construct the retainer 30 , 30 a layer by layer to produce a complete part.
  • the 3D printing apparatus can include a powder bed, a spreader, and a printing head. It should be understood that the 3D printing apparatus can be configured in any manner and can include any number and variety of other components and features.
  • Each layer of the retainer 30 , 30 a begins with a thin distribution of powdered metal spread over a surface of the powder bed by the spreader.
  • the powdered metal can be iron.
  • the powdered metal can be mild or low carbon steels. Mild steels have a carbon content between about 0.3% and about 0.6%, while low carbon steels have a carbon content of about 0.3% or less.
  • the powdered metal can be mild steel having a carbon content of about 0.15% or less.
  • the powdered metal can be stainless steel, such as 316 stainless steel or 420 stainless steel. Alternatively, the powdered metal can be any other metal or metal alloy.
  • the printing head then selectively joins particles of the powdered metal that make up a particular layer of the retainer 30 , 30 a .
  • the printing head dispenses a binder material or adhesive to join the powder particles.
  • the printing head includes a laser that melts or sinters targeted areas to join the powder particles.
  • the retainer 30 , 30 a can be heated to an elevated temperature for a predetermined time period in order to cure the binder or adhesive and strengthen the retainer 30 , 30 a .
  • the surrounding unbound powder is removed from the retainer 30 , 30 a using vibration, vacuum, high velocity air, or any other suitable method. Alternatively, the surrounding unbound powder can be removed before the curing process.
  • the retainer 30 , 30 a is then heated in a sintering process for additional strengthening.
  • a sintering process for additional strengthening.
  • the retainer 30 , 30 a is heated in a furnace and held at a temperature less than a melting temperature of the powdered metal for a predetermined time period (e.g., 12-36 hours).
  • the sintering process can burn off any binder or adhesive, and accelerates molecular diffusion to bond the powdered metal together.
  • the curing and/or sintering processes can be omitted.
  • the sintered retainer 30 , 30 a is generally a porous structure having, a density between about 50% and about 70% of a theoretical density of the powdered metal material (i.e., the density of the metal in wrought form).
  • the retainer 30 , 30 a can be used as a finished part in this state, or may undergo additional machining, treatment, or polishing.
  • the porous retainer 30 , 30 a can be infiltrated with another material, such as a lower inciting temperature metal, to increase the density of the retainer 30 , 30 a and provide it with desirable properties.
  • the infiltration process can constitute a separate heating process or can be performed concurrently or sequentially with the sintering process.
  • a predetermined quantity of infiltrant e.g., bronze powder
  • Gravity, capillary action, and/or pressure draws the melted infiltrant into the porous retainer 30 , 30 a until the infiltrated retainer 30 , 30 a has a porosity less than or equal to about 30%.
  • the infiltrated retainer 30 , 30 a has a porosity less than or equal to about 20%.
  • the infiltrated retainer 30 , 30 a has a porosity less than or equal to about 10%. In still other embodiments, the infiltrated retainer 30 , 30 a has a porosity less than or equal to about 5%.
  • the infiltrated retainer 30 , 30 a possesses both the strength benefits of the base metal (e.g., mild steel, stainless steel, etc.) and the tribological benefits of the infiltrant, thereby eliminating the compromise required when selecting conventional retainer materials.
  • a retainer manufactured from mild steel powder infiltrated with bronze in accordance with the method described above has superior strength compared to a conventional brass or bronze retainer and superior tribological characteristics compared to a conventional steel retainer.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a retainer 30 b according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the retainer 30 b is similar to the retainer 30 of FIG. 6 , and like components are given like reference numerals with the letter “b.”
  • the retainer 30 b includes an annular portion 38 b and a plurality of engaging portions 42 b that define pockets 46 b for receiving a plurality of rolling elements (not shown).
  • Each of the engaging portions 42 b includes dimples 58 that can retain lubricant, reduce an overall weight of the retainer 30 b , and reduce a contact area between the engaging portions 42 b and the rolling elements.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a retainer 30 c according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the retainer 30 c is similar to the retainer 30 of FIG. 6 , and like components are given like reference numerals with the letter “c.”
  • the retainer 30 c includes an annular portion 38 c and a plurality of engaging portions 42 c that define pockets 46 c for receiving a plurality of rolling elements (not shown).
  • Each of the engaging portions 42 c includes a recessed area or channel 62 that can retain lubricant, reduce an overall weight of the retainer 30 c , and reduce a contact area between the engaging portions 42 c and the rolling elements.
  • the annular portion 38 c is substantially hollow to reduce an overall weight of the retainer 30 c.
  • the retainers 30 b , 30 c of FIGS. 8 and 9 incorporate features and geometries that are easily producible with the 3D printing process described above, but otherwise cost prohibitive or not possible with traditional manufacturing methods.
  • any of the retainers 30 , 30 a , 30 b , 30 c described herein may undergo one or more finishing processes to improve the surface finish, dimensional accuracy, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, hardness, or appearance of the engaging portions 42 , 42 a , 42 b , 42 c .
  • Such finishing processes may be particularly advantageous in high performance and high precision bearing applications.
  • the engaging portions 42 , 42 a , 42 b , 42 c can be finished by machining, mass finishing (e.g., tumble: or vibratory finishing), superfinishing, polishing, or any other finishing process.

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